answers to Sub Mystery Questions - 2/3/2011

For background to last week's sub mystery questions go here.

MYSTERY QUESTIONS of the WEEK and ANSWERS:

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1) - Dr. Laverty's review cites animal, in vitro, and human studies. What breeds of animal were cited? According Laverty, rats, mice and Beagle dogs.

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2) - How many, if any, of these animals were "sacrificed" according to Dr. Laverty's review?

An unspecified number of beagle dogs were sacrificed according to Laverty.

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3) - How many, if any, of these animals were "sacrificed" according to the study cited?

Eight (8) beagle dogs were sacrificed according to the study cited.

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4) - Besides asbestos, what other major contaminant has been eliminated since 1987?

Tobacco smoke (2011).

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5) - BONUS (only a few readers are up to this): What was the good Dr. Laverty's medical specialty and what was his last known military rank? Dr. Laverty was a trained anesthesiologist, who at last report was a navy captain (O-6).

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